Thomas Jefferson Middle School vs. Discovery Middle School
Should I attend Thomas Jefferson Middle School or Discovery Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Thomas Jefferson Middle School serves 817 students in grades 6-8.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Discovery Middle School serves 633 students in grades 6-8.
Discovery Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
817 students
633 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#698 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1956 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
256
206
Grade 7 Students
277
204
Grade 8 Students
284
223
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
17%
42%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
66%
40%
% Hawaiian
1%
3%
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
11%
